The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga School of Nursing’s long-held dream of a new building has received the funding needed to become a reality. The Dorothy and Jim Kennedy Health Sciences Building will be the new home of the UTC School of Nursing thanks to an $8-million gift from the Kennedy Foundation, Inc.—the largest gift in School of Nursing history. The official announcement took place at an Oct. 23 on-campus event.
UTC raises more than $1.7 million for Fourth Annual Day of Giving
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga raised $1,734,947.42 from 2,131 donors during its fourth annual Mocs Give Day on Oct. 3. The day’s original fundraising goals to raise $1,000,000 from 1,500 donors were exceeded by nearly 73% and 42%, respectively.
UTC set to raise $1 million from 1,500 donors for Mocs Give Day
In its fourth year, Mocs Give Day—a one-day digital forward fundraising campaign for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga—is happening on Tuesday, Oct. 3, with the goal of raising $1,000,000 from 1,500 donors.
Paying it forward: For alum Cap Nguyen, “UTC took a chance on me and gave me a great opportunity”
“My story is about American generosity and opportunity,” said UTC graduate Cap Nguyen, an honors student and an active Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers member while at UTC. “I believe that UTC took a chance on me and gave me a great opportunity. It provided me the skill set that changed my life outlook drastically.”
UTC raises more than $14 million during 2023 fiscal year from 6,100 donors
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga raised $14,113,826 from 6,100 donors during the fiscal year 2023, exceeding the University’s fundraising goal by more than $3 million. This fundraising total represents a 38% increase from the previous fiscal year and a 115% increase from two years prior in dollars raised to support students, faculty and staff.
Students and donors come together for ‘one of the most meaningful events we have every year’
The 2023 Scholarship Luncheon, hosted by the Division of Advancement, brought nearly 200 people to the University Center Tennessee Room. The event provided an opportunity for students to thank their benefactors and for donors to get to know the students who benefited from their generosity.
More than $1.2 million received from 1,475 donors in 24 hours on Mocs Give Day 2022
Mocs Give Day is UTC’s annual fall fundraising event, focusing on online giving powered through digital communications.
Mocs Give Day 2022: UTC aims to raise $500,000 from 750 donors in one day
In its third year, Mocs Give Day, a 24-hour digital fundraising campaign for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, is happening on Tuesday, Oct. 4, with the goal of raising $500,000 from 750 donors in 24 hours.
UTC Legends and Leaders come together for a night of celebration
The Legends and Leaders dinner celebrated and recognized accomplishments of the recipients of the highest honors bestowed by the UTC Office of Development and Alumni Affairs.
Groundbreaking for the Wolford Family Athletic Center
The Wolford center will be approximately 37,500 square feet with 23,000 square feet of renovations to McKenzie Arena.